Perspectives of Prospective Mathematics Teachers on Digital Media for Learning and Proving the Pythagorean Theorem Yusuf Adhitya,Bill Chairy Rizki Bustaren,Nurmala Setianing Putri
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
This research aims to analyze the needs of prospective mathematics teacher students in learning the Pythagorean Theorem, particularly in terms of understanding concepts, proofs, and the use of learning media. The research was conducted with a descriptive qualitative approach through a survey method. The research sample consisted of 80 students of the Mathematics and Mathematics Education Study Program at a university in Bandung. The results of the study show that, in general, students have understood the basic concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem and showed a positive interest in learning the material. However, most students are not used to using mathematical justification skills systematically in solving problems or proving theorems. In addition, they identified the need for interactive and contextual digital learning media to help understand and independently prove the Pythagorean Theorem. These findings imply the importance of developing and utilizing digital media based on mathematical visualization to support the learning process, strengthen justification skills, and encourage active student engagement.
